Harold Fannin vs Brenton Strange
Who should you start in Week 7? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 7
Start Harold Fannin this week: Brenton Strange is on bye in Week 7.
Harold Fannin gets TEN, the 27th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week, projecting 8.9 points.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Harold Fannin by 1.4 points of value over replacement (-23.8 vs -25.1), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Harold Fannin goes first at ADP 74.9 vs 162.8 for Brenton Strange.
| Harold FanninCLE | Brenton StrangeJAX | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 opponent | TEN | Bye | |
| Projected Week 7 points | 8.9 | 0.0 | Fannin +8.9 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 28) | #27 | - | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 168.5 | 167.2 | Fannin +1.4 pts |
| Points per game | 9.9 | 9.8 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -23.8 | -25.1 | Fannin +1.4 |
| Overall rank | #99 | #101 | Fannin by 2 |
| Position rank | TE11 | TE12 | |
| Market ADP | 74.9 | 162.8 | Strange +87.9 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 7 | Rd 14 | |
| Bye week | 11 | 7 |
Should I start Harold Fannin or Brenton Strange in Week 7?
Start Harold Fannin this week: Brenton Strange is on bye in Week 7.
Should I draft Harold Fannin or Brenton Strange in 2026 fantasy football?
Harold Fannin. He projects 168.5 fantasy points with -23.8 value over replacement, vs 167.2 points and -25.1 for Brenton Strange (TE, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.